A 15-year-old Black girl who has been incarcerated in Michigan since mid-May after she failed to do her online schoolwork won't be returning home, a judge decided Monday, in a case that has stoked outrage that it is emblematic of systemic racism and the criminalization of Black children.
Oakland County Judge Mary Ellen Brennan determined that the girl has been benefiting from a residential treatment program at a juvenile detention center, but is not yet ready to be with her mother. Brennan, the presiding judge of the court's Family Division, scheduled another hearing for September, NBC affiliate WDIV reported.
The girl, who is being identified only by her middle name, Grace, was the subject of a report published last week by ProPublica Illinois, with politicians and community activists expressing outrage over her incarceration.
Grace told the judge that she wanted to go home: "I miss my mom. I can control myself. I can be obedient."
The grind don't stop for Educated Ignorance Music Group CEO, RJ Payne. With his "He's a Fucking Animal" project dropping Friday, the Philly emcee doubles back to his "If Cocaine Could Talk Vol. 6" album to drop an official music video for "Percy Miller," saluting No Limit Records head honcho Master P.
In this clip from next week's "People's Party with Talib Kweli," Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh chat with comedian, actress, and author Tiffany Haddish about her tough upbringing, learning to forgive family, comedy as a coping mechanism, gaining self-esteem through making people laugh, and her early career struggles. The conversation reflects the life of a woman who has faced real pain and come out the other side stronger.
Full episode arrives on Monday 7/27 at 9AMet/6AMpt.
An Ohio man seen kneeling on the neck of a 2-year-old boy on social media has been arrested, authorities said Thursday.
Isaiah Jackson, 20, was booked into jail on a probation violation after the Clark County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation Tuesday into the photo, which depicts a man with his knee on the back of a white child neck’s along with a caption, “Blm now mf.”
A second person is also seen behind the child holding the youngster’s hands behind his back.
Deputies determined where the incident took place and made contact with Jackson as well as the child and the child’s mother, sheriff officials said.
Jackson was taken into custody after investigators found he had a parole authority hold from the state’s Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, authorities said.
The child was taken to a hospital, where doctors found no injuries in connection to the incident. The child’s mother was unaware that the photo had been taken, deputies said.
“Detectives continue to investigate, and are continuing to compile evidence related to several other persons who were directly involved,” sheriff’s officials said in a statement Thursday.
Sheriff’s officials have prepared the case to be presented to the county prosecutor’s office to provide a “determination on the scope and breadth” of felony charges that Jackson will face in the alleged incident.
The exact charges Jackson may face were not specified by sheriff’s officials. He remained in custody as of Thursday afternoon, jail records show.
In this clip from "People's Party with Talib Kweli," Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh chat with comedian, actress, and author Tiffany Haddish about her love for hip-hop and how it helped shape her as an artist. Tiffany names her favorite artists over the years, including rapper Canibus, and asks "what happened to Canibus?," which they explore.
Full episode arrives on Monday 7/27 at 9AMet/6AMpt.
Check out this banger called "Klass Act" featuring Benny the Butcher
Tracklist:
01. Sha Hef – Price of Love 02. Sha Hef – Numb 03. Sha Hef x Benny the Butcher – Klass Act 04. Sha Hef – 1008 Ways 05. Sha Hef – Let It Bubble 06. Sha Hef x Jim Jones – Time Zones 07. Sha Hef – Degenerate 08. Sha Hef x 38 Spesh – Quarter Mill 09. Sha Hef – Spinnin 10. Sha Hef x Benny the Butcher – The Billy & the Butcher 11. Sha Hef x Jay Worthy – F Rappers
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A man was fatally shot at a protest in Texas when he approached a vehicle and the driver inside opened fire, police said.
The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. during a protest in Austin, police spokesperson Katrina Ratliff told reporters early Sunday. The man was taken to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
The vehicle had honked, turned down a road and then sped toward protesters, witness Michael Capochiano told the Austin American-Statesman. The man, who Capochiano said was carrying a rifle, approached the vehicle and was shot by the driver. The driver then drove away, Capochiano said.
Initial reports indicated “the victim may have been carrying a rifle,” Ratliff told reporters, adding that the suspect was detained and was cooperating with police.
The crowd gathered Saturday for a Black Lives Matter protest, news outlets reported. The demonstration was streamed live on Facebook and captured audio of a vehicle’s horn honking and several gunshots being fired.
East Coast Recording Artist, Dezzy Chamberland and the visual to his latest single "911" continues to gain fans
Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, Dezzy Chamberland is an up and coming artist with a penchant for writing infectious music and relatable narratives. Dezzy Chamberland is influenced by critically acclaimed artists like Lil Wayne, Fabolous, Dababy, and Tory Lanez. The artist’s musical journey began at a tender age( rapping and singing) which eventually spurred him to pursue his passion for music. Dezzy wrote his first song at the impressive age of 11 years old and caught the music bug ever since.
Dezzy Chamberland is greatly inspired by real-life experiences and hardships which greatly influences him as an artist and his writing style. Ingeniously, he presents a fresh new perspective with his unique brand of music consisting of a distinctive blend of various styles, reaching out to a plethora of different listeners from all walks of life. The resourceful artist also has a unique innate competency to ingeniously put together idiosyncratic sounds and words, creating high aptitude wordplay and breathtaking music, all while maintaining a consistent brand.
During his career, Dezzy Chamberland has released multiple well-received albums like "Blackout Gods Last Immortal, The DC EP, The Lost Files, Nylah EP, and Goon Season Freestyles Vol. 1 with a brand new album titled "Nylah" (Deluxe) due to be released on Sep 22, 2020. Dezzy's success with songs like "911, Mad At Me, and 1 Hunnit featuring Tory Lanez." His ability to write infectious music garnered him countless features.
The avid music performer, Dezzy Chamberland has toured with Juvenile, Papoose, Maino, Coke Boy Brock, Cory Gunz and opened for French Montana. Armed with big dreams and plenty of energy to spare, Dezzy Chamberland seeks to positively influence the world and connect with like-minded individuals through his music. Dezzy is well on his way to becoming one of the most phenomenal artists in this generation.
01. Sha Hef – Price of Love 02. Sha Hef – Numb 03. Sha Hef x Benny the Butcher – Klass Act 04. Sha Hef – 1008 Ways 05. Sha Hef – Let It Bubble 06. Sha Hef x Jim Jones – Time Zones 07. Sha Hef – Degenerate 08. Sha Hef x 38 Spesh – Quarter Mill 09. Sha Hef – Spinnin 10. Sha Hef x Benny the Butcher – The Billy & the Butcher 11. Sha Hef x Jay Worthy – F Rappers
Check out this banger called "The Billy & the Butcher" featuring Benny the Butcher
Tracklist:
01. Sha Hef – Price of Love 02. Sha Hef – Numb 03. Sha Hef x Benny the Butcher – Klass Act 04. Sha Hef – 1008 Ways 05. Sha Hef – Let It Bubble 06. Sha Hef x Jim Jones – Time Zones 07. Sha Hef – Degenerate 08. Sha Hef x 38 Spesh – Quarter Mill 09. Sha Hef – Spinnin 10. Sha Hef x Benny the Butcher – The Billy & the Butcher 11. Sha Hef x Jay Worthy – F Rappers
D.O.P.E which is an acronym for Do Our People Equal. This is a motivational and powerful Pro Black song. It speaks on society and what is going on in the world. It talks about the rights, wrongs, and speaks on how we can make it D.O.P.E. The words are powerful and Lady Boss puts so much passion on her verses, its undeniable that this track came from her soul! Follow her: Facebook: LadyBoss Boss Instagram: 215ladyb Twitter: @paladyboss Tumblr: ladyboss215
Trae Tha Truth drops off an official music video for "It Ain't Fair (Rookie Season 1" featuring YB Puertorico, Fast Money, Big Tony, Lil Chad ,SkeetTaste, Cal Wayne, Yung Al, Jackboy Dee, 30 Wayz, Bloodbath, Laray Da Savage, and Obenoir.
FORT HOOD, Texas (KWTX) – Friends of Fort Hood Pvt. Mejhor Morta, 26, of Pensacola, Florida, found dead last Friday in the area of Stillhouse Hollow Lake, say they’re puzzled and concerned.
Some fishermen in a boat found Morta’s body just after midnight Friday morning at the base of the lake’s dam.
A preliminary autopsy report indicates his death is consistent with drowning.
"We used to talk about a lot of stuff and he told me he didn't know how to swim," said Jermaine Hamlin, who underwent basic training with Morta at Fort Benning, Ga.
Hamlin said he didn’t know if Morta liked to fish, but said he wouldn’t be surprised if the private had gone to the lake to meditate and read.
“He meant a lot to me,” he said.
“It’s kind of hard to talk about it…he always kept a smile on my face.”
Morta was discovered missing on July 16.
“As soon as his unit identified his absence, they immediately searched the unit area and reached out to his family and friends to attempt to locate him,” Fort Hood said.
Morta’s death was the fourth involving a Fort Hood soldier in the past two months.
Another friend from basic training, David Fox, expressed concern about safety at the post.
“In my duty station I feel safe, but for those in Fort Hood Texas I am sorry for them. I don’t know what’s going on there,” he said.
Pfc. Brandon Rosecrans was shot to death on May 18 along Fuller Lane just north of the western end of Stillhouse Hollow Lake.
His burning Jeep was later found near the 2500 block of Jubilation Drive.
He was killed just days before his 28th birthday.
On June 19 investigators found the skeletal remains of Pvt. Gregory Wedel-Morales during a K-9 search of a field in the 3200 block of Florence Road in Killeen.
He disappeared without a trace on Aug. 19, 2019.
He was first declared AWOL and later was added to the Army’s deserters list.
He has since been reinstated and posthumously promoted to private second class.
On June 30, contractors working on a fence along the Leon River discovered what appeared to be human remains that were later identified as those of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, 20, who was last seen sometime between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on April 22 in the parking lot of her 3rd Cavalry Regiment Engineer Squadron Headquarters.
According to court documents, another soldier who later killed himself as police approached beat her to death with a hammer.
He and his girlfriend, who remains in federal custody, later dismembered and tried to burn the remains, the documents say.
Morta joined the Army in September 2019 had had been assigned since Mayi to Fort Hood’s 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division.
“The Black Knight family is truly heartbroken by the tragic loss of Private Mejhor Morta. I would like to send my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and loved ones,” said Lt. Col. Neil Armstrong, commander of 1st Bn. 5th Cav. Regt.
“My thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. Private Morta was a great Trooper and this loss is felt by every member within our formation.”
The Bell County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the circumstances of Morta’s death.
Hip-hop is as diverse as they come in the music world, and Haiti is no exception to its community.
Born Jefferson Edmond in Gonaives, Haiti, now Jeff AZoe multifaceted artist. His transition from poverty and hardships to attaining his goals is a story to be told for generations to come. Being left by his father with his mother and older brother, “G”, at the innocent age of 2, AZoe grew up knowing the definition of being poor and having to make do with what little he had. Even through his struggles, he had the mentality of a winner, always believing that he would make a better life for himself and his family. Little did he know, his dreams had already began manifesting. In 2007 his father made arrangements to have him, his mother, and brother migrate to Delaware, USA, to live with him. While it was a step-up from his past situation, his tendency to get sidetracked from studies with partying, music, and getting into trouble, forced them to move to Georgia. This would bring him even closer to becoming the star he is today.
Georgia seemed to be the place he never knew he needed. AZoe went on to attend and graduate from Fort Valley State University, Georgia, with a degree in computer science. Being the ambitious individual he is, a degree wasn’t the only thing nurtured into his skillset. AZoe was a household name in the world of party promotion and also expanded his entrepreneurial knowledge and started a successful record label “Zoe Nation Gang Ent, LLC” with his older brother, “G”. They would work with artists Brudda Haitian & Big Brudda Haitian promoting the former’s hit single “GONE BAD” which amassed over one million views on YouTube. AZoe however, still had vision for higher and set his sights on launching yet another business, “ZNG Auto Sales LLC”.
AZoe was on his way. His dreams for a better life began taking shape, but life still had more in store for the Haitian entrepreneur. After setting up base in Atlanta, AZoe and Big Brudda Haitian later built a home studio, and it was there AZoe the rapper was born. On July 19th, 2020, he turned the love of women for his Haitian culture into his first single “She Wanna Haitian” released through his Zoe Nation Gang Ent, LLC label. AZoe is confident he has a hit on his hands and looks to continue making waves by mixing Atlanta’s new school Hip Hop with influences from his Haitian homeland. AZoe not only knows but has what it takes to become great in this life. He intends to keep blazing his trail to the top, never forgetting his humble upbringing.
Mobb Deep engaged in many beefs during various stages of their career. It didn't matter if it was 2Pac or Jay-Z, the infamous duo of Prodigy and Havoc were always ready to do battle if need be.
One of those beefs involved Saigon. P addressed it on his 2008 "H.N.I.C. 2" solo album on this song/video titled "I Want Out" featuring Havoc and Un Pacino.
Produced by Havoc
Video directed by Jordan Tower Films
You can cop "H.N.I.C. Pt. 2" from anywhere music is streamed and sold.
In this clip, Boosie spoke on the mother of his children, and also talked about never missing a child support payment for 12 years. From there, Boosie talked about how he wish he didn’t impregnate six different women. Along with that, Boosie talked about not being able to see some of his kids.
(CNN) A crowd of people in France saved two children from an apartment fire, catching them as they jumped from the burning building.
The rescue of the brothers, aged 3 and 10, happened on Tuesday, reports CNN affiliate BFM, and was captured in remarkable video footage from a nearby building in Grenoble, southeastern France.
In the footage, one child is first dropped into the crowd, while thick black smoke billows from the flat.
The other boy then sits on the ledge for several seconds as neighbors wave him down. The child leaps forward and is again caught by the crowd.
Locals were praised by Grenoble's mayor, who called the rescue "heroic."
One of those who helped the children to safety was Athoumani Walid, who told BFM TV that he heard screams from outside his window when he saw the two children trapped.
"The eldest one took a lot of courage and a lot of confidence. He put his little brother first. We took him in and we said to the other one, 'Come on, jump, it's your turn, jump,'" Walid said.
"Then he climbed up through the window, he let go, and then we got him again. None of them fell on the floor. No one's hurt."
The children were alone in the apartment because their mother had gone grocery shopping and their father had left for work, state prosecutor Éric Vaillant said, according to BFM.
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